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What are symptoms of kidney failure? my father seems to have pain in his lower left abdomen. im not sure of other symptoms. he's 56 years old.
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May have none: The best way to assess kidney function is a simple blood test that determines the level of various elements in the blood. When the kidneys begin to fail, levels of a material called creatinine will go up as well as the blood urea nitrogen.
Answered 11/8/2012
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Symptoms can..: Confuse. He should be tested with a routine chemistry panel which would identify this, after seeing his primary care doctor. Please se this person before it becomes an emergency. It could be diverticulitis and many other things.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Get a blood test: I would think that the best thing to do would be a simple blood test. Signs and symptoms can vary and a blood test is simple, so get the answer instead of guessing. Pain in left lower abdomen not really typical for kidney failure however.
Answered 9/11/2017
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